Rotary Club hears Peruvian speaker visit planned
Rotary meeting at the club features Ira directing an invitation to visit Peru. He outlines Peru's landscape, main products, and educational progress. Mont state college governor of the West Virginia district introduces the speaker and lists attendees from Fairmont and Grafton, including Forest Springer and Robert Helmich.
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Ira
Peru
United Nations Organization
Mont State College
West Virginia
Forest
4Ipringer
Fairmont Rotary Club
Robert Helmich
George Hunt
James Robinson
Clarksburg
Grafton
Allie Chamberlin
Joe Evans
Nell-Fahey
Harry Fleming
T. W. Heironimous
E. R. Kinsey
Arvie
Jeannie Jo Lockard
Richard Mallonee
John Morrison
Lucille Payne
Kathleen Rogers
Mason Tucker
Buddy Vogel
Mary Vogel
Kathleen Young
B and C Officials Pass Through Grafton Yesterday
Baltimore and Ohio rail officials including I A C Clark passed through Grafton yesterday on their way back to Baltimore after visiting the Cowan and Richwood coal fields. Supt R A J Morrison of the Monongah division reported the visit.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Grafton
Baltimore
Cowan and
Richwood
R.A. J. Morrison
Monongah Division
I A.C. Clark
William continues with funeral services Monday
William's obituary note states funeral services will be held at 2 p m Monday from Bartlett Funeral Home with Rev F Carl Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Bluemont Cemetery.
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William
Bartlett Funeral Home
F. Carl Davis
Bluemont Cemetery
Card of Thanks to Grafton for Nurses Home
Dear Graftonians the Board of directors and the officers of the Grafton City Hospital thank the people of Grafton clubs factories and stores for generosity faith and loyalty toward the Nurses Home purchase We appreciate your cooperation in making this dream a reality and serving the hospital and city Cordially yours William A Cobin Business Manager 21s 65
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Graftonians
Grafton City Hosital
Grafton
Grafton City Hospital
City of
William A. Cobin
Hope On Deal Presses One-Sixth Share Of Club
In Cleveland reports the deal seeker Hope On Deal would not disclose his total stake but says he is buying one sixth of the club. A figure of $175,000 circulated though not confirmed. In Fairmont Nathaniel Henry Strain, a Columbus, Ohio native, suffered injuries after leaping from a 40-foot height at city hall while evading detention after a local robbery.
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Cleveland
Hope
Fairmont
Nathaniel Henry
Strain
Columbus
Former Grafton Man Ordained as Jesuit Father Moran ordained at St Marys Kansas
Rev Father John C. Moran 8 J native Grafton was ordained June 16 at St Marys College Kansas by Bishop Paul C. Schulte. His parents Edward L Moran and Margaret Ryan are local natives. He joined the Jesuits in 1932 and has taught in New Orleans and Texas. His first solemn mass will be in Baltimore.
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Grafton
St. Mary's College
St. Mary’s
Kansas
Paul C. Schulte
Leaven-worth
Edward L. Moran
Margaret Ryan
Sisters of Mercy
Mary Colorine Moran
Mt. St. Agnes In
Baltimore
Mary Helen Ryan
Mercy Hospital
Father Moran
Loyola High School
Society of Jesus
Challes College
Grand Coteau
Spring Hill College
Jesuit High School
New Orleans
Texas
St.Anthony of Padua’s
Two Brothers Injured In Flemington Auto Mishap
Luther and William Johnson of Flemington sustained minor injuries when their Buick overturned after failing to keep to the right side on Simpson road near Brydon yesterday afternoon. Deputy Canfield said the car veered 350 feet along a fence, crossed the road, and turned over after a curve. Mr and Mrs Walker Trumble of Simpson, occupants of the other vehicle, returned to scene to help.
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Luther
William Johnson
Flemington
Simpson Road
Brydon
William
W. H. Canfield
Yen
Johnson
Walker Trumble
Simpson
Johnson Brothers
Canfield
Industrial School Chaplin Resigns Post
The Rev Earl K Gross chaplain at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys in Pruntytown resigns effective July 1. He will visit his home near Philadelphia before taking another posting to further ministerial duties. No successor named. Gross helped Grafton Junior Chamber of Commerce members. The first U S paper mill began in Philadelphia in 1690.
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Earl K. Gross
West Virginia
Industrial Schooi For
Pruntytown
Philadelphia
Grose
Grafton
Young Newcome in collision with state police cruiser
George Clarence Newcome Jr. a World War II veteran, rushed to see his seriously ill father when his Green Chevrolet struck a state police cruiser on a blind curve. Trooper J R Wayt swerved to avoid a head on crash but was side swiped, causing extensive damage to both vehicles. Occupants included Mrs James E Riley and Miss Ann Newham. Insurance covered both cars.
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George Clarence Newcome, Jr
J. R. Wayt
Wayt
Newcome Auto
Newcome
James E. Riley
Ann Newham
City Cruiser Damage Estimate Near $450 Reported
The city police cruiser wrecked Wednesday night was estimated at near $450 in damage. Mayor C O King announced the figure and said Patrolman Lawrence Messenger, who had possession of the vehicle, has been dismissed from the police force. The damaged cruiser is being repaired at the Chevrolet garage.
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C.O. King
Chevrolet
Lawrence Messenger
Messenger
Another Hotel Disaster II Reported At City Coffee Shop
Fire crews rushed to a hotel fire near the coffee shop, with dense smoke spilling from the building and gas masks worn by rescuers. Most damage centered on the adjacent parking lot on the east side as injuries were reported.
High School Year Book Nears Completion
Miss Gladys Hickman of Lincoln Street announced the 1846 Re-Echo is in the binders awaiting covers and should be finished around July 2. Books will be distributed from her home with Sentinel notices sent for arrival.
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Gladys Hickman
Lincoln Street
Re-Echo
Sentinel
Two New 42 Passenger Buses Added To Taylor County Fleet
The Taylor County Board of Education acquired two 42 passenger buses this week to expand its fleet. Purchased from Tygart Valley Chevrolet and Baker Equipment of Clarksburg, the buses had been on order for nearly two years and feature Chevrolet chassis with Wayne bus bodies.
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Taylor County Board of Education
Tygart ‘Valley Chevrolet Company
Baker Equipment Company
Clarksburg
Wayne Bus
Role
School Buses Expand Service With New Vehicle
The district announced service by Numbered 12 and 13, with another bus entering operation at the start of the new school year to replace older vehicles. Officials hope the fresh bus will resolve prior coverage gaps and improve routes.
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